Recent Posts in DWI Arrests Category

After being arrested for driving while intoxicated ( DWI ), the last thing you probably want to do is spend a night, or even several nights, behind bars in the local jailhouse. Texas uses a bail bond system that allows someone arrested for a DWI, or for most any criminal charge, to leave the jailhouse early and return to their normal day-to-day life while the case develops. In order to utilize ...

Everyone makes mistakes, but when those mistakes are made by a Texas police officer, the consequences may well result in damaging charges that could have a lasting effect on your future. If you have been arrested for a DWI and the officer who stopped you did not follow proper protocol, you may have a chance for your charges to be dropped. Officers are not permitted to stop anyone they choose, they ...

Right when someone is pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated ( DWI ), the highway patrol officer will probably start to ask question after question. “How many drinks have you had tonight? When did you start and stop drinking? Did you eat dinner?” Even though these almost sound like the questions a concerned friend might ask, do not be fooled. This is actually an officer’s attempt to ...

If you have just been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), you are likely feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and perhaps confused. The best thing you can do for yourself immediately following a DWI, is to educate yourself about what you should expect, and to create a plan. DWI charges can have serious consequences, jeopardizing your license, job, and possibly resulting in a criminal record. ...

According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility , 38.9% of all drunk driving fatalities that occurred in 2014 in Texas were caused by drivers under 21. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of road fatalities, which is why penalties for underage DUI can be stricter than for those over 21. If you are underage and have been arrested for DUI, it is crucial you understand the ...

One of the most pressing and confusing concerns following a DWI arrest is requesting an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. If you have failed or refused to take a blood or breath test and have been arrested for DWI, your license is in jeopardy. Below you’ll find answers for some of the most common questions and urgent matters. How Long Can My License Be Suspended? Your license can be ...

Probable cause plays a critical role in every criminal arrest, including when law enforcement charges drivers with drunk driving. Below, we take a look how law enforcement substantiates probable cause during a DWI stop and what can be done following an arrest to challenge the state's case against you. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause is observable evidence that a crime has been committed, is ...